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Understanding ADHD in relationships so couples can move from miscommunication to deeper connection. Written by Kristie Burkett, RCC, CCC — Swell Counselling Services Misunderstandings happen in every relationship. No couple gets it right all the time. But when ADHD is part of the dynamic, the reason  partners miss each other can look and feel different, and without a shared framework, these moments often get misinterpreted as disinterest, selfishness, or not caring enough. If

Exploring Adult ADHD or Autism: Guidance From a Neurodivergent-Affirming Vancouver Counsellor Written by: Kristie Burkett, MACP, RCC, CCC Many adults reach a point where they start to wonder if they might be autistic or have ADHD. Sometimes this happens through a child’s assessment, through friends, or simply because patterns that never made sense suddenly become clearer. If this is where you are, it is completely normal to have questions. If you are looking for support durin

Written by: Kristie Burkett, Registered Clinical Counsellor Parenting a child with ADHD often means finding creative ways to bring calm and structure into a world that doesn’t always move at the same pace as your child. When that world is divided between two homes, the complexity increases. Transitions, differences in routine, and communication challenges can all amplify stress, not only for the parents, but especially for the child who may feel like things are unpredictable.

When most people hear the term ADHD , they imagine a restless little boy bouncing off classroom walls. But ADHD - Attention...

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